Stirling weather in December (Central Scotland, United Kingdom)

How does the December weather in Stirling compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Stirling usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Stirling in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Stirling. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stirling climate page with graphs.

 

Stirling, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 19% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stirling.

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